A Villain's Journey Begins in the Type-Moon World

“I didn’t tell these things to my daughter, nor did I want to really argue with you about it. Because no matter what, you did save our daughter and you are indeed our family’s benefactor.”

"If I could, I'd rather be a fool... and just pretend to be a fool for the rest of my life."

“But I can’t pretend to be ignorant anymore. Seeing my daughter injured like that, I really can’t bear to let her continue like this… I know that many people in the whole city are counting on her now, and she has already gone this far.”

"But in any case, the final victor in Chernobog can only be you... and your Integrated Forces, not my daughter... So I want to beg you... beg you to give my daughter a better outcome, considering how much she has sacrificed."

Even if we can't make her step down... at least we shouldn't let her... let her become just a name on the so-called 'wall of honor'.

After saying this, Rostov stopped sitting in his seat and prepared to kneel down, begging Wang Chong to spare his daughter.

At that moment, a cloud of black mist firmly held Rostov in place, preventing him from kneeling on the ground.

At that moment, a cloud of black mist firmly held Rostov in place, preventing him from kneeling on the ground.

Chapter 331: Feigning Indifference to Lure the Enemy

“Ah… Mr. Rostov, stand up.”

Wang Chong gestured for him to come, which made Rostov, who didn't understand what Wang Chong meant, stand up shakily.

“Mr. Rostov, I admit that I did take advantage of that child, Zao Lu, to some extent in this regard, but to be honest, she is already my true disciple.”

“If I really didn’t care about her, she would have been in yesterday’s rescue operation, instead of being reunited with you now.”

Wang Chong let out a soft breath and said:

“Outsiders see things more clearly… but concern can cloud judgment, Mr. Rostov. While I may not be as upright as some people think, I am not that cold-hearted either. Natalia will not die in Chernobog, and even if I am not in Chernobog, she will not be in any danger.”

"Just like the name I gave her, Early Dew. She will eventually get through the long night and welcome her own dawn. She will not become a so-called sacrifice, I assure you."

"Really...really?" Rostov asked earnestly, his expression somewhat excited.

"Yes, she has already forged her own path and is now part of the Reunion Movement. So put your mind at ease, Mr. Rostov."

Then, Wang Chong changed the subject:

“However, compared to your daughter, you should be more concerned about whether you will affect her. As you just said, what makes Zao Lu special is her identity... but now that identity may become a burden for her.”

"Just as you just predicted, this eastern snowfield will eventually be transformed. Nobility... will become a thing of the past. Do you understand what I mean?"

"...I understand. I will set an example and fully support my daughter, and I will also persuade others to support the great cause of the Reunification Movement."

After understanding Wang Chong's hidden meaning, Rostov breathed a sigh of relief. He trusted this kind of exchange with a price more than a promise made without any basis.

"Yes, go ahead, Mr. Rostov. It's not easy for Zao Lu to be reunited with you. You should spend more time together. Leave the rest to me, the teacher."

Wang Chong stood up and left the office. This time, Rostov did not try to stop him and left the room as well.

……

About an hour later, Wang Chong had completed the handover with Helag and instructed them to carry out the operation according to plan during his absence.

If anything goes wrong, let Herag decide how to handle it. He believes that Herag's experience is sufficient to deal with any unexpected situation in Chernobog.

"In the end, some anomalies were still noticed. Was it because of the instinct to protect the child, or because of the vision of a new elite in Chernobyl?"

On his way to someone's residence, Wang Chong began to reflect on what had just happened in Rostov.

"I just don't know how much he understood. Anyway, he completely figured out how to use Zao Lu's identity to his advantage. But now that we've put things out there, it's not so awkward to get along with him anymore."

"So, did the host originally intend to sacrifice Natalia?" the system, which hadn't logged in for a long time, asked.

"How could I possibly abandon her? I've put so much effort into raising her to be so outstanding. She's practically a mini-Talulah here in the South, both in terms of her spirit and her abilities. I'll still have to rely on her to manage this area in the future."

Wang Chong shook his head, then said:

"Alright, we've been chatting for a while now, your reputation score should be ready by now, right?"

"Yes, the statistics are complete. This time, we killed approximately two thousand enemies, gaining a total of about two thousand reputation points. Due to meeting the restrictions, the reputation reward is tripled, resulting in approximately six thousand reputation points. Our current reputation points are approximately 70.6."

System statistics.

"We barely broke even, but we haven't recouped the cost of the bullets yet."

After Wang Chong finished speaking, he stopped and looked at the large door in front of him, murmuring:

"Alright, we've finally arrived. It's time to remind this scientist of his responsibilities."

"Dong dong dong..."

After a knock on the door, a melodious girl's voice rang out: "Coming, coming! May I ask who is outside? Are you here to see your father?"

“It’s me, Misha,” Wang Chong said.

"Ah, it's my brother's teacher." Upon hearing Wang Chong's voice, Misha opened the door and peeked out, seemingly searching for someone.

“Alex didn’t come. I came to see your father today about something. Is your father home?” Wang Chong asked.

"Yes, Dad—"

Misha turned around and led Wang Chong into the house. Soon, Wang Chong found Sergei, who was still conducting scientific research.

"Good~"

Sergei didn't seem too surprised when Wang Chong arrived. After inviting Wang Chong to sit down, he instructed his daughter Misha to boil water, deliberately making Misha avoid their conversation.

"Boris is dead," Wang Chong slowly announced.

"Yes, I know... I've already heard this from other familiar faces who have just arrived here."

Sergei nodded and said.

“Those nouveau riche and soldiers escaped, but Boris did not escape their clutches. Now, the key to Chernobog's power system is very likely in the hands of the entire Dor. Even if we use your key to shut down Chernobog's power system, they could turn it back on at any time.”

Wang Chong spoke slowly.

After listening, Sergei remained silent, waiting quietly for Wang Chong to finish speaking.

“So, I plan to destroy the city’s power source, causing Chernobyl to completely lose its power and come to a standstill. You should understand what this means, right?” Wang Chong said slowly.

"It's not that easy. These are relics left behind by civilizations from the previous era, unknown to us. Their hardness surpasses the Empire's imagination..." Sergei was about to continue when Wang Chong shook his head, interrupting him:

"That's just because they didn't want to damage that sophisticated instrument. Otherwise, no matter how hard these metals are, could they withstand the erosion of the 'Kingdom'?"

Sergei fell silent for a moment.

“I know that stone coffin carries too much for you, almost causing your family to be destroyed and causing you great suffering. But since things have come to this, if you can no longer protect it, you might as well destroy it.”

Wang Chong slowly said, "I'm just here to inform you about this matter, mainly because that thing carries a lot of weight for you. And now that I'm going to destroy it, I need to prepare you mentally."

"In a sense, Mr. Sergei, your mission is over. You can now return to a normal life and properly handle your issues with your son Alex." (The last sentence appears to be a fragment and doesn't translate directly.)

"Isn't this a kind of liberation?"

After hearing Wang Chong's words, Sergei gasped for breath, clutching his head in pain and discomfort. It was as if Wang Chong's words reminded him of how he had been forced to betray his comrades, leading to the deaths of his former friends.

Over the years, he has lived with guilt, while at the same time guarding the secret that his companions risked their lives for like a gravedigger.

He was really exhausted. He had been guarding the secret of the seal for too long, to the point that his mental state had deteriorated.

It could even be said that the days he was out of Boris's control were the period of his most restful sleep.

Just as Wang Chong said, if he simply watched silently as the other party destroyed the device, everything would be over. He would no longer need to protect that secret, and he would no longer have to live with that burden in his heart.

Even if he were to meet his old friends again after death, they wouldn't blame him for it... He had done everything he could. And indeed, no one would ever use that sarcophagus device to commit any more horrific acts.

Perhaps this is the best ending...?

Wang Chong looked at Sergei, who was holding his head in his hands and hadn't said a word for a long time. He checked the time, thought it was about time, stood up, and said:

"I know this may be painful, and it will take you some time to fully understand it."

"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer. After today, Chernobog will come to a complete standstill. Just live your ordinary life, Mr. Sergei."

After saying that, Wang Chong stood up and prepared to leave.

"Wait, Mr. Wang Chong..." Just as Wang Chong turned around, Sergei called out to him.

Chapter 332: Entering the Stone Coffin Area

"Wait a moment, Mr. Wang Chong."

At this moment, Sergei called out to Wang Chong. Wang Chong, as if expecting this, stopped and smiled slightly. Then, he turned around, his smile fading, and asked:

"What's wrong, Mr. Sergei?"

“I have a way to cut off the city’s energy supply without damaging the device,” Sergei said, taking a deep breath.

“What does this mean, Mr. Sergei?” Wang Chong asked, looking intently at Sergei.

"Break the seal and stop the device inside, then Chernobog will no longer be able to absorb its overflowing energy. Naturally, the energy supply will also stop."

Sergei said slowly.

"Open the sealed door? Is that a good idea, Mr. Sergei? Your friend was supposed to seal that thing completely, preventing outsiders from obtaining it. But now you're planning to open it?" Wang Chong asked repeatedly.

Sergei nodded, as if he had made an important decision, and said:

"They and I have given everything to studying the sarcophagus. Our original intention was to use this thing to benefit more people."

"The reason it was sealed was simply to prevent the Ursus Empire from requisitioning it as a weapon to wage war. But now the people of Chernobog need it... even everyone in Ursus needs it, so perhaps it's time to let it return to its original purpose."

Sergei said slowly:

“These past few days, I have basically witnessed what you have done. Perhaps entrusting it to you is the best choice... I hope that the Integration Movement and Mr. Wang Chong can use it for the right purposes.”

“I am deeply honored by your trust. Mr. Sergei, since you have chosen to trust the Reunification Movement and me, I will not let you down.”

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Wang Chong stopped arguing and said:

"In that case, let's set off together. Should we say goodbye to our families?"

Sergei nodded, called his daughter Misha back to him, and told her that he was going on a long trip with Wang Chong and would be back soon, and that she shouldn't worry about him.

Misha nodded obediently, and Wang Chong patted Misha's head, saying:

"If you have time, go and look after your younger brother. Once he gets serious, he doesn't care about his health at all, so he really needs someone to take good care of him."

"However, if another battle breaks out, don't be foolish and follow your brother. After all, he has received professional training. If you go with him, you will not only get hurt, but you may also affect or even hinder him, understand?"

Misha nodded, indicating that she understood.

Seeing that everything was arranged, Wang Chong said to Sergei, "Let's go, Sergei. There might be some risks on the way, but I can make sure you're safe."

After packing some things he would need later, Sergei left home with Wang Chong.

……

As noon approached, Wang Chong, shrouded in black mist, began to fly at high speed over Chernobog.

However, when Wang Chong lowered his head to confirm the destination, he unexpectedly noticed another group of protesters in the outer city, but they seemed to be completely different from the group led by Zao Lu.

After all, the early morning parade groups now have standardized identification to confirm their identities.

“Those people… judging by their age, they seem to be college students from Qiecheng,” Wang Chong murmured.

The high school students in Chernobyl were mostly concentrated in Peterheim High School for centralized management, while the college students, who should have been in the inner city's higher education institutions, were forcibly dispersed and sent back to their respective homes.

Perhaps, before Alldor had fully taken control of Chernobyl, he thought that if these university students gathered together, they would inevitably cause trouble and be difficult to control. So he simply let them take a vacation and send them home to avoid too much contact.

On the contrary, middle school students are still immature and easy to control, so they are centrally managed and planned to be used as leverage to manipulate the citizens of the city one day.

This is also why Wang Chong chose to start with younger middle school students instead of college students; these people are too scattered, and there are no certain conditions to bring them together.

Now, perhaps spurred by the resistance of middle school students like Zao Lu, these people have spontaneously formed a march to protest the martial law imposed on all streets of Dortmund.

"I didn't expect such a change to happen so soon after I left... Ha, are you scared? Or are you planning to take back control of the situation?"

Wang Chong didn't know who he was talking to, but his gaze began to sweep over the entire city of Chern... no, it should be the entire land.

Then, Wang Chong used the power of the black mist to send a message to someone. His figure continued to fly towards the inner city. (The remaining text appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-generated gibberish.)

At the very front stands a striking metal tower overlooking the entire city of Chernobog. If Wang Chong remembers correctly, that tower is the place where Talulah, Amiya, and Chen Huijie fought in the original storyline.

The reason why this area is somewhat out of place with the architectural style of Chernobog is because it is close to the sarcophagus installation.

In order to better absorb the energy emitted from the sarcophagus device, specialized mechanized equipment was specially created to encase the entire device. It can be said that the entire core layer, and even the entire city of Chern, is built around this sarcophagus energy source.

"The way in... is this way."

Sergei expertly pointed out the direction to Wang Chong, who quickly headed towards the destination.

There were a few patrolling soldiers along the way, but not many of them.

After all, the entire city of Dor is now focused on the outer city, and the passages between the inner and outer cities are heavily guarded. Logically, no one should be able to sneak into the inner city, so the defenses here are only for vigilance.

Therefore, Wang Chong easily evaded the patrol routes of these people and successfully led Sergei into the building.